Seniors

Welcome to your BFA Senior website. Please remember to reach out to your counselor with any questions or concerns, or just to connect. We have created this website as a way of giving you access to resources we would have otherwise brought to your advisory.

  • Managing College Costs (MCC) Presentations: Worried about the cost of postsecondary education? Learn about how to pay for college and training programs by attending one of 8 virtual workshops hosted by VSAC Outreach Counselors from throughout the state.

    • Any family can watch this pre-recorded version of this presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q5N9jrYyyI&feature=youtu.be

    • Each of the events are listed on VSAC’s Calendar of Events: https://www.vsac.org/events/list

    • Students and families may look for the event ‘hosted’ by the VSAC counselor that serves their specific high school (Counselor names are listed on the event, as well as counties they serve), or can attend any MCC event of their choosing.

  • FAFSA 1:1 Support: Would you like 1:1 help completing your FAFSA or Vermont Grant Application?

    • Sign up for a 1:1 FAFSA help session with a VSAC Outreach Counselor here: https://calendly.com/chrisbarryvsac/financialaidhelp?month=2020-10

      • VSAC will let you know exactly what documents you need to bring to this meeting.

      • These meetings can be held by Zoom or by phone. If at all possible, we recommend using Zoom as it allows for screen sharing.

      • Students and families can also schedule a 1:1 FAFSA help session by phone by calling 877-961-4369.

    • Of course, Vermonters can always call VSAC’s toll-free FAFSA helpline at 833-802-8722 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm

  • Vermont Career Connect: A Statewide Career Exploration Event for Middle School Students


UVM VERMONT ONLY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

UVM is hosting a virtual program for Vermont-only high school students next week. Please share the following information with your students, thank you!

Vermont is your home and the University of Vermont wants to be your home away from home. Please join us on September 30 for the Vermont Visitation Day. This program for Vermont high school students will include a presentation by UVM faculty member, who is also a Vermont native, as well as a UVM alum, an Admissions information session and a student panel.

Please join us on Wednesday, September 30 at 3:30 pm. To register, please click here.

LISA LEVITE

Admissions Office Event Planner

University of Vermont

194 So. Prospect Street

Burlington, VT 05401

Voice: (802) 656-8620 | Fax: (802) 656-8611

Email: Lisa.Levite@uvm.edu | Web: www.uvm.edu


Check out this list of colleges without application fees:


https://scholarshipfellow.com/40-top-colleges-without-application-fees/


Also, Check out Merrimack in Massachusetts. They also have a free application.


https://www.merrimack.edu/



VSAC is excited to announce that registration for our two Fall Financial Aid Trainings is live on the website!

Please share with your staff and any interested teachers.

Sept 16, 9:30-10:30 (Via Zoom) Financial Aid 101: This training session is geared toward professionals who are newer to the field or want a refresher on available programs, timelines, and best ways to advise students and families on financial aid for education or training after high school.

Sept 24, 9:30-11:00 (Via Zoom): Annual Financial Aid and VSAC Updates: This training session will provide important updates and changes to financial aid resources—including the FAFSA, grants, scholarships, and other resources. We will also provide updates on key VSAC initiatives that are designed to help students, families, and professionals.



CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR UPDATED ADVICE FROM YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELORS